Patti Smith Quartet announce King John’s Castle gig for July 14, 2026

Patti Smith Quartet announce King John’s Castle gig for July 14, 2026

Patti Smith Quartet to play debut Limerick show at King John’s Castle on Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Punk rock legend, Patti Smith, is set to make her Limerick debut with the announcement of an intimate gig with the Patti Smith Quartet at King John’s Castle on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Fifty years since the release of her first recording, Horses, Smith will honour the longevity and lasting influence of the album with a series of special shows performing the record in its entirety.

Following the announcement, a King John’s Castle spokesperson said, “We’re delighted to announce the Patti Smith Quartet live at King John’s Castle on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Patti’s debut Limerick performance brings one of music’s most influential voices to the heart of the city for a very special evening.”

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She will be accompanied by two members of the original group, Lenny Kaye and Jay Dee Daugherty, along with keyboardist/ bassist Tony Shanahan, a part of her Band for thirty years. Jackson Smith also joins on guitar.

Born in Chicago and raised in South Jersey, Smith moved to New York City in 1967, where she became a central force in the city’s vibrant arts scene. Her groundbreaking 1975 debut album Horses, now enshrined in the National Recording Registry, announced a fearless new voice, whose influence continues to reverberate across generations. Smith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

Across her remarkable career, Smith has released a series of acclaimed albums, including Radio Ethiopia, Easter, featuring the classic Because the Night, co-written with Bruce Springsteen, Dream of Life with its anthemic People Have the Power, co-written with her late husband Fred Sonic Smith, Gone Again, Gung Ho, Banga and more. A four-time Grammy Nominee, she has also received major recognition for her work in film, literature and visual art, including an Emmy nomination for Steven Sebring’s documentary Patti Smith: Dream of Life. Her live performances have been met with widespread critical praise, hailed for their emotional power, spontaneity and enduring artistic vitality.

Smith’s literary achievements are equally celebrated. Her memoir Just Kids, chronicling her deep friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and the evolution of their work, won the National Book Award [USA] in 2010. It was followed by acclaimed works, including M Train, Year of the Monkey and A Book of Days. Her latest book, Bread of Angels: A Memoir was recently published. Continuing her commitment to humanitarian and environmental causes, she remains a vital cultural voice.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 12 and are available through the Dolan’s website.